Woman sleeping on sidewalk is struck and killed by hit-and-run driver in Wilmington

A 65-year-old girl was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver whereas sleeping on a sidewalk in Wilmington, police mentioned Monday.

The deadly collision occurred round 1:45 a.m. Saturday on E Avenue.

A white four-door GMC SUV touring on E Avenue ran off the street and struck the sleeping girl, Los Angeles Police Division officers mentioned in a information launch.

The driving force then acquired out of the SUV and acquired into one other automotive, described as a Nissan Altima, in response to LAPD.

The Altima fled eastbound on E Avenue and left the girl and the SUV on the sidewalk.

Authorities at the moment are asking for the general public’s assist figuring out the driving force answerable for the deadly collision.

A reward of as much as $50,000 is obtainable to neighborhood members who can present info resulting in the driving force’s identification, arrest and conviction.

LAPD has not recognized the girl and no additional particulars have been accessible.

Anybody with info is requested to name LAPD Officers Antonio Hurd or Marlo Lopez Del Haro at 323-421-2500.